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Do I have to pay for a game again if I delete it on Nintendo Switch?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account
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What happens if I delete a purchased game on Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.
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Do you have to pay to redownload games on Switch?

If the game is not appearing on the HOME Menu, it can be redownloaded at no cost using the same Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game.
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Can you delete a game on Nintendo Switch and get your money back?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases. Please be sure to read the game descriptions and check out the screen shots available through the Nintendo eShop before making purchases. We also encourage you to visit nintendo.com for information about the games available for our systems.
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Do I have to buy a Switch game twice?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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Nintendo Switch: How to Uninstall / Delete Games & Apps

What happens if you buy a game you already own on Switch?

You're stuck with a digital purchase forever. Because of this, you can get cheap pre-owned physical games for the Switch almost all the time, and not have to wait for a sale. There is a second advantage: The Switch has a finite amount of memory on board. Physical versions take up less of it.
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What happens when you have more than 12 games on Switch?

The All Software menu and groups are only available when more than 12 software titles are saved on the Nintendo Switch system. Up to 100 groups can be created with a max of 200 titles per group. The same software title can be added to multiple groups.
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What happens if I buy a game on Nintendo eShop and delete it?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game. This feature is available for Nintendo Accounts set to U.S. and Canada, and countries with a limited version of Nintendo eShop.
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What happens if you uninstall a paid game?

What happens if you uninstall a paid game on Google Play? You can uninstall apps you've installed on your phone. If you remove an app you paid for, you can reinstall it later without buying it again.
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What happens if you remove a game from your account?

Removing is permanent. When you remove a game from your Steam account, it's permanently deleted. The game won't appear in your library.
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What happens if I redownload a game on Switch?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.
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Can you buy a game on the Switch and not download it?

Physical games can be purchased just about anywhere electronics are sold, like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, or GameStop. They come on physical cartridges that you can place in your Switch in cases that are smaller than those traditionally used for discs.
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Will I have to buy a game again if I delete it that I bought on the Xbox?

Anything that you had purchased and have since deleted from your hard drive can be redownloaded at any time.
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Can I just remove game from Switch?

To remove game cards

Open the game card slot cover located on the top right side of your Nintendo Switch system. Gently push down on the inserted game card until the card clicks. Release the game card and it will partially eject. Slide the game card out of the game card slot and close the cover.
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Can I delete a Switch game and keep save data?

Luckily, the Switch allows you to delete and reinstall games you've purchased on your Nintendo account whenever you want, with no impact on the save data.
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Do you have to pay for an app again if you delete it?

You can uninstall apps you've installed on your phone. If you remove an app you paid for, you can reinstall it later without buying it again.
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Do I still own a game if I uninstall it?

The game is deleted from your hard drive, but remains in your account. You can download it again or in another PC to enjoy it or just let it stay there until you want to play again.
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Can you redownload a game if you delete it?

Yes, but some games use a cloud save and some don't. So depending on the game, you might lose all your save data as well. But if you aren't playing it or have finished it, you can delete it, play something else, then delete that and download the first one again.
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When the eShop closes will I lose my games?

What does the eShop closing mean? Broadly, it means that you won't be able to buy or download new games on the 3DS or Wii U eShop after 27th March 2023, and you also won't be able to purchase in-game content, download demos or free-to-play software, redeem download codes, or add funds to your account on 3DS or Wii U.
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Why are eShop games so expensive?

With many individuals looking to entertain themselves indoors, sales of the Nintendo Switch spiked. Familiar with the law of demand? The higher the demand, the higher the price. It's true - they produce expensive video games, but the demand is to blame for the high prices.
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Can I sell games I bought on eShop?

How do you sell used games on the Nintendo Switch eShop? You don't, digital games can only be sold if your selling the whole account on a third party website. Physical games can be resold to people via third party websites as well (eBay, mercari, facebook marketplace, etc.)
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Is 32 GB enough for Nintendo Switch?

For moderate use, a 32GB or 64GB microSD card will work. A few other things to consider when choosing a microSD card for your Nintendo Switch are: Swift transfer speeds for fast loading.
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How many games can a 32GB Switch hold?

The standard Nintendo Switch has 32 GB of storage, allowing you to store and install around 4-8 games, including large games like Zelda. However, if you have the option for a Switch with 64 GB of storage, you can store double the number of games, up to 8-16.
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How many games can 128GB hold Nintendo Switch?

We'd recommend a 128GB SD card for most users; this will give you enough room for about 15-18 Nintendo Switch games on your console, but it's worth noting that smaller indie titles will take up far less space.
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